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Oyster Report 8.30 - Happy LDW!

Valley Pearl
Harvest location:
 Tyne Valley, PEI, CAN
Farmer:
Jeff Noye and Damien EnmanKellli and Eric Peters

How they are grown: The oysters spend the first 3 to 5 years in floating cages in Foxley river before being transported to Valley pearls fishing lease in Malpeque Bay where they remain for another year until they reach market size.

How they taste:  
We love how bright in squeaky clean these oysters are! Intense sea salt hits your pallet upfront, and finishes with a lingering bay of scallop sweetness

Crowes Pasture
Harvest Location:
Quiver Neck Beach, Dennis, MA
Farmers: Gary and Mary Sawayer

How they are grown: These oysters are only farmed at low tide. They take about 3 years to reach maturity and are grown off-bottom in elevated trays.

How they taste: Burst of ocean with upfront melons to some nice sweet vegetal notes (carrots, anyone?) and a hint of cream.

Sweet Waters
Harvest Location:
Usless Inlet, BC
Farmer:
Hog Island

How they are grown:
rack and bag grown
How they taste:
medium texture, mild brine. herbaceous, slighty sweet and smoky finish. yummmm

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